The Punjab Teachers’ Union has demanded an additional 10 days of holidays for primary school students in view of the severe cold weather.
According to the union, granting extra holidays would be a necessary step to protect children’s health. General Secretary Rana Liaquat Ali said that extreme cold increases the risk of illnesses such as pneumonia among young children.
He stressed that the government should prioritize children’s health and make an immediate decision by considering the prevailing weather conditions to prevent health risks, along with educational disruption.